Batting cage equipment for sale: what's in this collection
The batting cage equipment for sale on this page is netting from Gared Sports, offered in two outdoor lengths: a 55' cage net and a 70' cage net, both with 1-3/4" square mesh. Pricing runs from $1,910 to $2,076. Both items are nets, not complete kits, so they are meant to hang from a frame, a cable suspension system, or existing structure already in place.
- Brand carried: Gared Sports (2 products)
- Lengths: 55' and 70'
- Mesh: 1-3/4" square
- Where they go: outdoor cages, open field cages, and indoor tunnels where suspension is already handled
- Price span: $1,910 – $2,076
55' vs. 70': choosing between outdoor batting cages for sale
Length is the first thing to settle, because it sets both the footprint you need and the kind of work you can do inside the cage. A 55' net gives a hitter room for tee work, soft toss, front toss, and short-distance machine reps. A 70' net adds enough distance for a pitching machine or a live arm to work at a more game-like look, which is why longer tunnels are common at high school fields and training facilities.
| Net | Length | Mesh | Typical fit |
|---|
| Gared Sports 4088 | 55' | 1-3/4" square | Backyards, youth programs, tight school footprints |
| Gared Sports 4089 | 70' | 1-3/4" square | High school and college fields, training facilities, machine work |
Both nets sit in a narrow band — $1,910 to $2,076 — so the extra 15 feet is a modest step up in cost. If your space allows it, the longer net is usually the safer long-term choice: you can always hit at shorter distances inside a long cage, but you can't stretch a short one.
Open field cages, indoor tunnels, and how the net hangs
An open field cage is netting suspended over a hitting lane on a field rather than enclosed in a building — the setup most schools and clubs run along a foul line or behind an outfield fence. The net hangs from a steel frame, from cable strung between posts, or from a portable frame that rolls off the field on game day. Because these products are netting only, plan the suspension before you order.
- Frame width and height have to match the net you buy — measure the existing frame, or spec the new one, before choosing a length.
- Cable and turnbuckles carry the load on most permanent open field cages; the net ties or clips to the cable at intervals.
- Anchoring matters outdoors, where wind puts steady load on both netting and frame.
- Ground clearance keeps the bottom edge off dirt and turf, which slows abrasion.
- Indoor use works if you have ceiling structure to hang from and clearance around lights, beams, and sprinklers.
Batting cages for schools, training facilities, and kids
For batting cages for schools, netting is usually the consumable part of the system: frames stay up for years while nets get replaced as the mesh wears. Buying the net on its own, as you can here, keeps that replacement cycle simple and makes it easier for an athletic director to budget a net swap without touching the structure.
If you're specifying the best batting cage for a training facility, or something closer to a professional batting cage layout, the 70' net is the more flexible starting point — it supports machine work, extended front toss, and more than one station along a single tunnel. For a batting cage for kids, a 55' net inside a backyard or youth-field frame leaves plenty of room for tee and toss work at a lower installed cost. In both cases, 1-3/4" square mesh is a standard baseball and softball cage size, with openings small enough to contain batted balls in normal use.
What to check before you buy a batting cage net
- Measure the full run, including space to walk in and out at the hitting end.
- Confirm width and height against your frame or planned suspension — not just length.
- Decide who's pitching: machine, live arm, or toss, since that drives how much distance you actually need.
- Plan the surface under the hitting area — turf, mats, or dirt — plus drainage if the cage is outdoors.
- Budget the rest of the build. Frame, cable, hardware, anchors, screens, and installation labor all sit outside the $1,910 – $2,076 net price.
Not sure which length fits your field, or whether a net will work with a frame you already own? The two Gared Sports nets above are the sports cage netting we currently stock for baseball and softball.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical cost of a batting cage?
Batting cage nets in this collection run $1,910 to $2,076, and that covers the netting only. A complete setup also needs a frame or cable suspension, hardware, ground anchors, and installation labor, so budget beyond the net itself. Total cost varies with length, how the cage is hung, and whether it's for a backyard, school field, or training facility.
Should I buy the 55' or the 70' batting cage net?
Choose based on the space you have and who is pitching. The 55' net fits tighter footprints — backyards, side yards, and smaller school practice areas — while the 70' net gives a pitching machine or live arm more distance, which suits high school, college, and training facility use. Measure your clear run, plus entry space, before ordering.
Does a batting cage net include a frame?
No — both Gared Sports items here are batting cage nets, not complete kits. You supply the frame, the cable-and-turnbuckle suspension, or the existing structure the net hangs from. That split is common for school and facility projects, where the frame stays up for years and the net is replaced as it wears. Match your frame's dimensions to the net.
How can I build a batting cage in my backyard?
Start with space and suspension. Measure a clear run of at least 55 feet plus room to enter at the hitting end, then decide whether the net will hang from a freestanding frame, from cable strung between posts, or from existing structure. Level the hitting surface, anchor everything against wind, and keep the net's bottom edge off the ground.
Are batting cages worth the money?
For anyone hitting regularly, yes — a cage removes the two biggest limits on practice: chasing balls and waiting for field time. A net in the $1,910 to $2,076 range is a multi-season purchase for a school program, travel club, or training facility that uses it daily. For occasional backyard swings, a shorter net and simpler frame make more sense.
Can an outdoor batting cage net be used indoors?
Yes, outdoor cage netting can be hung indoors, and 1-3/4" square mesh performs the same way in a gym or warehouse tunnel. What changes is the suspension: indoor installs typically run cable from ceiling structure or use a retractable frame. Check ceiling height and clearance around lights, beams, and sprinkler heads before choosing between the 55' and 70' net.
Do I need to bring my own bat to a batting cage?
At commercial pay-per-swing cages, most hitters bring their own bat and helmet, though many locations loan them. If you're buying a cage for a school, club, or backyard, bats, helmets, screens, and pitching machines are separate purchases — this collection covers netting only. Plan for that gear alongside the net and the frame it hangs from.